Ophthalmic Assistant

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Ophthalmic Assistant

• Laser Vision Correction/Cornea

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an individual with strong interpersonal skills to join us as an Ophthalmic Assistant for the Refractive Surgery team.

Looking for an opportunity to be part of a growing, leading-edge vision correction and cornea practice? Interested in joining a team who provides world class clinical and surgical patient care?

The Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute is a state-of-the-art facility designed to transform ophthalmology in Nebraska for generations to come. The refractive surgery department is committed to providing the best vision correction available for patients to enhance their lifestyle. Come join our team!

Shift Details: Ophthalmic Assistant

Casual, up to 25 hours some weeks

Days needed:

• Monday all day

• Wednesday all day

• Thursday AM or all day depending on the weeks

• Friday AM

Why Nebraska Medicine:

Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.

• Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement

• Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care

• Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of America's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska.

Job Duties: Ophthalmic Assistant

• Laser Vision Correction/Cornea

In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering exceptional patient care under the guidance of our ophthalmologists and optometrists. Your responsibilities will include assisting with patient examinations, refractions, some diagnostic testing, assisting in laser vision correction and minor procedures, and ensuring accurate documentation and data collection according to established protocols. You will also be responsible for maintaining inventory, cleaning instruments, and organizing examination rooms to uphold a professional and efficient clinical environment.

Required Qualifications: Ophthalmic Assistant

• High school education or equivalent required.

• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Assistant course OR completion of one year of post-secondary education in an allied health field OR one year of experience in a healthcare setting required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (BLS with skills assessment or approved BLS) within six months of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications: Ophthalmic Assistant

• Prior experience in ophthalmic or optometric office preferred.

• Completion of an accredited ophthalmic assistant course preferred.

• Certification as an ophthalmic assistant, technician or technologist preferred.

• Once certification is achieved, it is required to be maintained.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.